World Cup's 50 greatest moments - countdown to Brazil 2014

It's finally here! 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil play Croatia tonight in the
opening game of the tournament, which of course brings our list of the 50
most iconic goals, gaffes and controversies in the Cup's history to number
one, taking us back to Mexico 1970...

England goalkeeper Gordon Banks's Save of the Century, Senegal bringing France's team of champions to their knees, or Holland's jaw-dropping execution of Total Football would have been glorious in any context, but they assume an added resonance for being executed at a World Cup, one of the grandest stages in sport.

Every day, between now and the start of Brazil 2014, we will reveal the moments which made it into our top 50, with No 1 being announced on the morning of the first game between Brazil and Croatia on June 12.